Global, U.S., and Style Equity Indexes

Global, U.S., and style index terms cover broad international benchmarks, specialized U.S. market indexes, sector indexes, and factor or volatility-oriented equity benchmarks.

In this section

• EAFE Index: Comprehensive Definition, Included Countries, and Benchmarking Uses
  An in-depth exploration of the MSCI EAFE Index, including its definition, the countries included, and its application as a prominent benchmark for major international equity markets in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East.
• High Beta Index: Understanding Volatility and Market Performance
  Explore the concept of High Beta Index, focusing on its characteristics, use cases, and the well-known S&P 500 High Beta Index. Learn how it signifies higher volatility and its implications on investment strategies.
• KBW Bank Index: Meaning, Overview, and Historical Context
  A comprehensive examination of the KBW Bank Index, its significance in the banking sector, its components, and historical evolution.
• MSCI Emerging Markets Index: Overview and Investment Guide
  Comprehensive overview and investment guide to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, created by Morgan Stanley Capital International, to measure performance in emerging markets.
• MSCI World Index: Global Equity Benchmark
  The MSCI World Index is a global equity benchmark that represents large- and mid-cap equity performance across 23 developed markets, providing a comprehensive snapshot of global economic performance.
• New York Stock Exchange Composite Index: Market-Value-Weighted Price Index
  A comprehensive overview of the New York Stock Exchange Composite Index, including its definition, components, calculation, historical context, and significance.
• OEX: Standard & Poor's 100 Stock Index
  Standard & Poor’s 100 stock index, known as OEX, is an American stock market index comprised of 100 leading U.S. stocks with options traded on various exchanges.